The main difference between the Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack and the Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Slim Backpack is that the Rhapsody Essential Backpack has Side Pockets (Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories) while the Rhapsody Slim Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Briggs & Riley | Briggs & Riley |
Name | Rhapsody Essential Backpack | Rhapsody Slim Backpack | |
Category | Mens | Everyday | |
Sub Category | Everyday | Slim | |
Capacity (L) | 15.9L | 36.7L | |
Dimensions (in) | 5.51 x 11.02 x 15.94 | 5.51 x 11.42 x 13.98 | |
Weight (lb) | 1.54 | 1.1 | |
Fabric | Lightweight micro weave nylon | Micro-weave Nylon | |
Color | Black | Black | |
Warranty | Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee | Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee | |
Rating | 4.7 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $250 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Adjustable padded shoulder strap | Adjustable padded shoulder strap |
Zippers | Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers | Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers | |
Main Compartment Access | Normal zipped access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 1 zipped front pocket, and 1 zipped side pocket | 1 zipped front pocket, and 1 side zipped pocket | |
Internal Compartments | Multiple interior pockets | Multiple interior pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | No | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Lightweight | Yes | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Padded laptop compartment fits up to 15" | Padded laptop compartment fits up to 13" |
Organizer Pocket | Front organizer pocket | Front organizer panel | |
Travel Features | Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve | Luggage sleeve | Luggage sleeve |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Padded back panel | Padded back panel |
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable zippers pulls | |
Hidden Pocket | Hidden RFID blocking security pocket | ||
RFID Blocking | RFID blocking security pocket | RFID blocking security pocket |
Briggs & Riley's Rhapsody Essential Backpack is a Mens backpack with Everyday features while Briggs & Riley's Rhapsody Slim Backpack is a Everyday backpack with Slim features.
The Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Essential Backpack has a capacity of 15.9L (liters), weighs 1.54 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 5.51 x 11.02 x 15.94. It's made of Lightweight micro weave nylon and is available in Black in comparison the Briggs & Riley Rhapsody Slim Backpack's capacity is 36.7L with a size of 5.51 x 11.42 x 13.98 inches. Constructed from Micro-weave Nylon it weighs 1.1 pounds and is available in Black.